Godwar Festival - A Art Festival in Rajasthan

                                                                Godwar Festival

Godwar Festival represents the complete Art Culture and Religion of this region known as Godwar situated in the Pali district of Rajasthan.  It is celebrated in the month of March for three days every year and is organized by District Administration Pali and Department of Tourism.
Sparkling tradition of Rajasthan is best portrayed through the dance and music performances that take place during Godwar Festival. Besides dance and music, the festival hosts bullock cart rides, horse race, and wildlife safari. Competitions like turban tying and tug of war add on to the enthusiasm and in the evening people gather for bhajans.  The celebration spans for three days and takes place in Ranakpur, which is famous for its Jain Temples and rural settlement.

The Festival starts with Performances of folk dance and music by renowned Folk Artists of Rajasthan inNarwaniaLake.  The traditional sports lke turban tying, tug of war and different races are major attractions of the fair. In the evening the Folk Cultural Programme followed by Bhajans also attract a number of tourists and the local People.
Godwar Festival, observed in the Pali district of the Indian state of Rajasthan, is the celebration of the vibrant art, culture and religion of the region. This three day festival is celebrated in the month of March every year. Organized by the District Administration of Pali and Department of Tourism, Rajasthan, the festival allures a number of tourists to cherish this regional festivity amid a pulsating ambience.

 Exquisite performances of folk music and dance by prominent folk artists of the state mark the beginning of Godwar Festival. Narwania Lake forms the venue for the event. A grand fair is also organized where traditional sports are conducted such as tug of war, turban tying and other races. The cultural programs also include Bhajans which add to the enchanting ambience of the festival attracting local people as well as tourists.
 The fair during the Godwar Festival also features intriguing activities like Camel Safari, Horse Safari and Jeep Safari at Ranakpur Wildlife Sanctuary and Kumbhalgarh. Rock climbing at Narlai Village forms another point of attraction.

This festival showcases the sparkling traditions and culture of Rajasthan through various dance and music performances. Various notable singers and dancers participate in this festival which is organized for three days in the city of Ranakpur, which is also popular for its rural settlement and remarkable Jain Temple.

 
Highlights in Godwar Festival:-

Visit the Citadel of the Sun in Jodhpur
Visit the Balotra Fair, an event that really hasn’t changed much since biblical times
Explore the temples, palaces, and gardens of Kumbhalgarh Fort
Attend the Godwar Horse Fair and festival and take part in the gymkhana games.
Visit the Godwar temple
Boat around Lake Pichola.

The adventure begins in Jodhpur where you can see the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort.  Standing 400 feet at the top of a cliff, it is simultaneously imposing and stunning.
From Jodhpur you’ll travel to the Balotra Fair to camp and ride beautiful Marwari horses.  See horse, camel, and cattle trades, and feel like you’ve landed back in biblical times.  This is where the colour of India can be truly appreciated.  You’ll see many different styles of dress as people come from Gujarat, Maharashtra, the Punjab, Tilwara, and more. In Kumbhalgarh you’ll see the unconquerable fortress surrounded by 13 incredible mountain peaks. It’s considered to be the second longest wall in the world (after the great wall of China).
The horse safari starts in earnest when you ride through Khumbalgarh Sanctuary and Ghanerao forest.  Enjoy picnic lunches during the day as you take in the sights and sounds of the forest and countryside.  It’s the perfect pace for exploration. You’ll ride on old paths, cross small rivers, and generally find yourself in shaded and quiet riding conditions.